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PODCAST

The AI in Business Podcast

Daniel Faggella

The AI in Business Podcast is for non-technical business leaders who need to find AI opportunities, align AI capabilities with strategy, and deliver ROI. Each week, Emerj research staff and journalists interview top AI executives from Fortune 2000 firms and unicorn startups - uncovering trends, use-cases, and best practices for practical AI adoption. Visit our advertising page to learn more about reaching our executive audience of Fortune 2000 AI adopters: https://emerj.com/advertise

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31:42

Making Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT Enterprise Work...

The AI in Business Podcast ·

2025/11/05

Today's guests are Matt Berseth, Co-founder and CIO at NLP Logix, and Russell Dixon, Strategic Advisor at NLP Logix. NLP Logix is a fast-growing AI services firm based in Florida that serves both the public and private sectors. Berseth and Dixon join Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss how enterprise leaders can successfully deploy AI collaboration tools like ChatGPT Enterprise and Microsoft Copilot, set the right foundations for adoption, and measure ROI. They also share practical

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27:06

How Enterprise Industrial Leaders Are Applying AI to...

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2025/11/04

Today's guest is Emily Nguyen, Head of Industrials and Warp Speed at Palantir Technologies. Emily joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello on the show to discuss the realities of AI adoption on the factory floor. Despite rapid advances in AI, many manufacturers still rely on legacy systems, siloed data, and even pen-and-paper processes. Emily shares insights from her 12 years at Palantir on how to bridge these gaps, connect critical functions, and build organizational readiness for AI. Want to

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23:51

Building an AI Ready Data Foundation for CPG Success...

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2025/11/03

Today's guest is Dag Liodden, Chief Product Officer and Co-founder at Crisp. Crisp combines the power of agentic AI with deep retail expertise. Over 7,000 brands leverage Crisp to manage and enrich their retail data to surface valuable insights and drive sales and supply chain performance. Dag joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss why vertical expertise in CPG is essential for unlocking AI's potential, and how creating an AI-ready foundation through data harmonization transforms

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44:39

Architecting Enterprise AI for Generative and Agentic...

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2025/10/30

As agentic AI becomes a defining force in enterprise innovation, infrastructure has moved from a back-office concern to the beating heart of business transformation. On today's episode of the 'AI in Business' podcast, Ranjan Sinha, IBM Fellow, Vice President, and Chief Technology Officer for watsonx and IBM Research, joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss the future of scalable AI infrastructure — from neuromorphic and quantum processing to open-source AI platforms built for trust

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29:13

Rethinking Clinical Trial Operations with AI and...

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2025/10/28

Today's guest is Scott Bradley, VP of AI and Innovation at Novartis. As the eighth largest pharmaceutical company in the world by revenue, Novartis' medicines reach millions of people worldwide. Their focus on the discovery and development of novel, breakthrough treatments sees them reimagining not just the delivery of said treatments, but the practice of medicine at large. Scott joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to examine how artificial intelligence is transforming trial design,

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30:57

Building AI-Ready Cultures in Life Sciences R&D -...

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2025/10/21

Today’s guest is Xiong Liu, Director of Data Science and AI at Novartis. Novartis is among the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, pioneering data and advanced analytics in the pursuit of new medicines and patient outcomes. Xiong joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to examine how generative AI and foundation models are transforming R&D, clinical workflows, and research collaboration across the life sciences. The discussion highlights how domain-specific data strategies, improved

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38:14

Rethinking How Life Sciences Organizations Approach...

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2025/10/15

Today’s guest is Mathias Cousin, Managing Director at Deloitte. With extensive experience in R&D transformation and regulated industry data strategy, Mathias joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to unpack what it really takes for enterprise leaders to deliver ROI from AI and data initiatives. Mathias also shares actionable guidance on building effective “string of pearls” use cases, investing in data quality and AI-native talent, and adopting practical change management to embed AI in

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21:15

Streamlining Fund Compliance with AI-Ready Data -...

The AI in Business Podcast ·

2025/10/14

Today’s guest is Sandro Venturini, Executive Director and Consultant at UBS. Specializing in cross-border fund structuring and regulatory strategy, he holds years of experience guiding financial institutions through complex launches across jurisdictions for the world’s largest private bank. Sandro joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello on the show today to explore the role of AI in reducing legal and business costs, ensuring alignment across stakeholders, and creating a single source of

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27:50

From Tool Sprawl to Defensible Value in AI for Legal...

The AI in Business Podcast ·

2025/10/13

Today’s guest is Christo Siebrits, Senior Associate and General Counsel at AbbVie. With over 20 years of experience in global pharmaceutical legal and compliance leadership, Siebrits leads AbbVie’s AI initiatives and provides strategic guidance on AI-related legal and regulatory matters. Christo joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss how enterprise legal teams can adopt generative AI safely, balance internal versus external data use, and implement human-in-the-loop workflows to

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22:04

Connecting the Dots Across Discovery - with Ben Ninio...

The AI in Business Podcast ·

2025/10/10

On this episode of the AI in Business podcast, Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello speaks with Ben Ninio, Principal in Strategy at Deloitte, about how enterprises are rethinking the fundamentals of scientific discovery in the AI era. Ben explains why language itself has become the “hack” for unifying frameworks across R&D domains—from pharmaceuticals to agriculture to industrial chemistry—allowing organizations to move beyond the limits of brute-force computation. He illustrates how large

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28:35

Enabling Strategic Procurement with AI, From...

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2025/10/10

When finance leaders push for measurable savings and supply chain leaders prioritize continuity and resilience, technology adoption often gets caught in the middle. Procurement teams, operating with risk-averse cultures and outdated tools, face growing complexity while pressure mounts from both sides of the business. In this episode of the AI in Business podcast, Rob DeSantis — CEO and Co-founder of Arkestro, Co-founder of Ariba, and early LinkedIn executive — explains to Emerj CEO and Head of

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18:16

Fixing Ticket Noise with AI in Enterprise MSP...

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2025/10/09

Today’s guest is Steve Taczala, VP of Service Operations at Impact Networking. Impact Networking is a managed service provider founded in 1999, with more than 20 US offices, supporting organizations in IT, cybersecurity, and applying AI to business operations. Taczala brings extensive experience in managing MSP service operations and improving IT workflows. Steve joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss how enterprise teams can reduce ticket noise, prioritize actionable incidents,

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21:46

Data Volume, Quality, and Model Degradation for AI at...

The AI in Business Podcast ·

2025/10/09

Today’s guest is Sunitha Rao, SVP and General Manager for Hybrid Cloud Business at Hitachi Vantara. Hitachi Vantara is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. that provides data infrastructure foundations that help leading innovators manage and leverage their data at scale. Through data storage, infrastructure systems, cloud management, and digital expertise, the company helps customers build the foundation for sustainable business growth. Sunitha joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello on

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26:24

The Future of AI Agents in Consumer Goods Operations...

The AI in Business Podcast ·

2025/10/08

Today’s guest is Padma Hari, Chief Digital Officer at Nestlé Purina. With over 20 years of experience shaping digital strategy and driving enterprise-wide transformations, Padma has leveraged AI, analytics, and data-driven insights to deliver measurable business impact at scale. Padma joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss how enterprise leaders can move from siloed decision-making to end-to-end synchronized planning using data and AI. Padma also shares practical takeaways,

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18:32

Practical AI for In-House Patent Legal - with Kevin...

The AI in Business Podcast ·

2025/10/08

Today’s guest is Kevin Ahlstrom, Associate General Counsel in Patents at Meta. Kevin brings extensive expertise in navigating intellectual property challenges in the rapidly evolving technology sector. He joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss the evolving role of patent strategy in the age of AI innovation. Kevin also shares practical insights on streamlining legal workflows and aligning intellectual property management with AI development to drive greater innovation, efficiency,

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16:56

The Expanding Role of Video and Visual Data From...

The AI in Business Podcast ·

2025/10/07

Today’s guest is Naveen Kumar, Director of Financial Crimes at Walmart. Naveen joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss how AI-powered video and sensor analytics are transforming risk detection and operational oversight in retail environments. Naveen shares insights on how integrating diverse data sources enables real-time fraud detection, compliance monitoring, and enhanced employee safety. The conversation also covers practical workflow innovations, including cross-functional

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22:19

How AI Is Reshaping Patent Strategy and Portfolio...

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2025/10/02

Today’s guest is Shandon Quinn, Vice President of Patent Intelligence, Search and Analytics at Clarivate. Quinn joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to examine how AI-powered workflows are helping IP leaders deliver strategic impact, smarter decision-making, and tangible results for data-centric enterprises. Shandon also shares proven changes to patent review and portfolio management, including the shift to predictive analytics and benchmarking, enabling teams to save costs and create new

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24:08

Why Regulated Industries Must Rethink Copyright and...

The AI in Business Podcast ·

2025/10/01

Today’s guest is Roanie Levy, Legal & Licensing Advisor at Copyright Clearance Center (CCC). CCC provides collective copyright licensing services for corporate and academic users of copyrighted materials. Roanie joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to break down how generative AI is changing copyright risk management for enterprises — from the impacts of Shadow AI to the realities of input/output risk and fair use misconceptions in AI-based workflows. Roanie also explores practical

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22:53

Achieving Personalization and Compliance in Med Tech...

The AI in Business Podcast ·

2025/09/30

Today’s guest is Faithe Toomy, Director of Voice of the Customer and Insights at Insulet. Insulet is a medical device company specializing in wearable drug delivery systems for diabetes care, combining engineering, clinical research, and digital health capabilities to develop automated therapeutic solutions. Faithe joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss how data and AI are transforming call center operations while maintaining compliance and customer trust. Faithe also shares

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01:03:19

Human Compatible AI and AGI Risks - with Stuart...

The AI in Business Podcast ·

2025/09/27

In this special weekend edition of the ‘AI in Business’ podcast’s AI Futures series, Emerj CEO and Head of Research Daniel Faggella speaks with Stuart Russell, Distinguished Professor of Computational Precision Health and Computer Science at the University of California and President of the International Association for Safe & Ethical AI. Widely considered one of the earliest voices warning about the uncontrollability of advanced AI systems, Russell discusses the urgent challenges posed by AGI

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